The baby name Kimbra is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "KIM-bruh".
Kimbra is Australian, English, Maori and New Zealand in Origin.
Kimbra is a feminine given name that originated in New Zealand. The name is a combination of two words, "Kim" and "Bra". "Kim" is a shortened form of the name Kimberly, which means "from the wood of the royal forest" in Old English. "Bra" is a Maori word that means "support" or "strength". Therefore, the name Kimbra can be interpreted as "strong support from the royal forest".
The name Kimbra gained popularity in the United States after the New Zealand singer-songwriter Kimbra Lee Johnson rose to fame in 2011 with her hit song "Somebody That I Used to Know" with Gotye. The name has since become more common in English-speaking countries. The pronunciation of Kimbra is KIM-bruh, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Kimbra is a feminine name and is predominantly given to baby girls. The name has not been ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States, but it has been steadily increasing in popularity. The name is also used in other countries such as Australia and New Zealand. Kimbra is a unique and modern name that has a strong and empowering meaning, making it a great choice for parents looking for a name that is both meaningful and distinctive.